Dog Trick Academy Library

In the advanced lessons of the Academy, a target stick is used to get the dog into specific positions - which can then be turned into dog tricks. In this article, I will show you how to make your own target stick from materials you might already have in your home - or using materials relatively cheaper than buying a pre-made target stick. Read the rest of this entry »

Article written by CollieMan.

No matter which breed of dog you own, it will love to learn new things. How and why dogs learn is already discussed in the Level One classroom lessons and, if you haven’t already, you could learn much from reading through them.

The important question, for me at least, is what is your dog learning and from who or what is it learning from? Read the rest of this entry »

A new puppy is an exciting addition to a family. They are adorable and warm. They snuggle and cuddle and seem to do everything right. Unfortunately, this is not all there is to puppies. Puppies are a lot of work, and they don’t stay little and cute forever. Are you sure you’re ready for a puppy? Read the rest of this entry »

New puppies are so exciting we often forget just how much work they grow to be. If you have a dog, be sure you are giving him the care and love he needs to thrive in your home and bring you as much joy as possible. Read the rest of this entry »

You’ve seen your pet pawing, yipping and even barking in his sleep. Every time it happens you wonder if your faithful dog could be dreaming. We’d like to think that our beloved pets are able to enjoy the fun and mystery of dreams, but we’re not sure if the brains of dogs work the same way ours do. Do dogs dream? Read the rest of this entry »

Dog training has evolved through the centuries to arrive at the many dog professions and tricks of today. Hunting dogs hundreds of years ago were once trained in a similar way to the guide dogs of today and the cute dog down the street that knows so many tricks. Throughout its history, dog training has had its ups and downs, but with the latest versions of training effectively encouraging animals to become a loving and functioning part of society. Read the rest of this entry »

Dogs have 25 times more smell receptors than us humans do and can smell odors at concentrations that are 100 million times lower than what we can. This great sense of smell enables them to hunt very well in the wild. We all know that domesticated dogs get there food from their owners, but how do the dogs in the wild hunt for their food? Read the rest of this entry »

With the recent food recalls in the news, and E.Coli infections, it’s obvious that food poisoning can happen to humans. However many young dog owners don’t know that food poisoning can happen to dogs also. Although a lot of owners love to give their dog table food, some different types of food can be poisonous and very dangerous. Here is a list of some of the major foods to avoid feeding your dog. Read the rest of this entry »

Sit! Roll over! Jump! Teaching your dog tricks might not be the easiest thing in the world, but it’s highly beneficial to you and your dog. Teaching your dog tricks can help strengthen your relationship with your beloved pet in many ways. Below are some great reasons why you should start teaching your dog tricks. Read the rest of this entry »